New Day Films is a U.S. film distribution cooperative that primarily serves the non-theatrical market (colleges and universities, libraries, high schools, and community groups). Its filmmaker members come from across the US. The cooperative is member owned, with the members doing most of the technical, marketing and administrative work. New Day has a central office for customer service and administrative support in Newburgh, NY.
Founded in 1971 by Julia Reichert and James Klein,[1] New Day operates as a cooperative, consisting of more than 100 filmmaker members and a management team elected from the membership.
New Day's titles fall into such categories as Multiculturalism and Diversity; Social and Political History; Gender and Socialization; Media, Art, and Culture; Physical and Mental Health; Parenting and Family; and Global Concerns.
The company's titles include the Academy Award-winning documentary short subject Witness to War: Dr. Charlie Clements. It has also distributed nine Academy Award-nominated films including The Collector of Bedford Street, With Babies and Banners: Story of the Women's Emergency Brigade,[2] and four Emmy Award-winning titles, as well as films that have been broadcast on P.O.V., Independent Lens, HBO and other national programs.